We got to spend my Birthday week in Marbella again, which is one of my favourite things to do. And we got to spend my actual Birthday at Purobeach. It was an ace day.
In fact, the whole week was ace. We spent time lying down, eating, drinking and generally relaxing. So many highlights, including disovering a new-ish restaurant from local chef Dani Garcia. Lobito de Mar was a fanstastic discovery – fresh seafood, little nibbles, HUGE martini’s and all set in a stylish, Hamptons-vibe restaurant. Of course, we opted to sit at the bar, which is always first choice for me.
We stayed at the NH just outside Marbella, which is cost-effective and really good value. They’ve got a nice pool and you can easily get around the local area. The local bus stops practically outside, the cabs are not too expensive and it’s a lovely stroll along the beach in either direction to Marbella or Puerto Banus. We’ve been there so many times before the Wifi picked up my phone both at the hotel and the neighbouring bar, Boca Seca.
This time, as well as Lobito de Mar, we ate at a few different places. We found excellent Pinxos in Marbella called Le Kune, we had great cocktails at Trocadero Playa and we travelled the other side of Marbella to go to The Beach House. A bit of a trek, but the food and Cosmo’s made up for it. We also lunched at La Milla and ate (excellent) ‘experimental’ tapas by streelight in Marbella old town at Garnacha.
I can’t wait to go back.
